Thomas’ abuse became national news and her adoptive parents in Arizona were imprisoned for their crimes. Dissenting judgesThe appellate panel vote to reduce Thomas’ sentence was a narrow one, with three judges in agreement and two opposed. The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office is seeking to have the Court of Appeals hear the Thomas case. Should the Court of Appeals hear the Thomas case, it’s possible that the issue of appellate waivers will be a secondary matter. A key issue, for instance, is whether the appellate court even has the authority to issue the decision it did.